This section is worth 20 points. See the scoring rubric below for more details on how you will be
graded
Examine the evidence you gathered from your research. Use this evidence to form a claim about
the primary causes of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Write a three to five-paragraph argumentative
essay that clearly states and supports your claim.
Consider these factors as you write:
• The historical, cultural, and religious reasons the Middle East remains a complex region
. The historical, political, cultural, and social factors that fueled the Arab-Israeli conflict
• The role of outside nations in the region, including the United States, in the conflict and the
attempts to resolve it